Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle
Set in 1960s Dublin, the novel follows the life of a ten-year-old boy as he navigates through the adventures and trials of childhood. The protagonist's world is one of mischief, discovery, and familial relationships, but as his parents' marriage crumbles, he is forced to deal with adult realities. The narrative is marked by the boy's growing understanding of the world around him, his loss of innocence, and his attempts to keep his family together.
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- Published
- 1993
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 282
- Original Language
- English
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(2.6)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 75th on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 92nd on Edmonton's Top 100 (Edmonton Journal)
- 563rd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Life-Changing Books (National Book Award)
- Booker Prize (Booker Prize)